ə; noun, plural li·re 
[leer-ey; Italian lee-re] , li·ras.
[leer-ey; Italian lee-re] , li·ras. 1.
a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
2.
a monetary unit of Malta, San Marino, and the Vatican City until the euro was adopted.
3.
a silver, bronze, or chrome steel coin and monetary unit of Turkey, equal to 100 kurus; equal to 100 piasters before 1933; Turkish pound. Abbreviation: TL.
Origin:
1610–20; < Italian < Old Provençal lieura < Latin lībra pound
1610–20; < Italian < Old Provençal lieura < Latin lībra pound
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lira (ˈlɪərə, Italian ˈliːra) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl lire, liras | |
| 1. | the former standard monetary unit of Italy, San Marino, and the Vatican City, divided into 100 centesimi; replaced by the euro in 2002 |
| 2. | Also called: pound the standard monetary unit of Turkey, divided into 100 kuruş |
| 3. | the former standard monetary unit of Malta, divided into 100 cents or 1000 mils; replaced by the euro in 2008 |
| [Italian, from Latin lībra pound] | |
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Lira
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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Word Origin & History
lira
It. monetary unit, 1617, from It. lira, lit. "pound," from L. libra (see Libra).
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lira
the former monetary unit of Italy and the currency of modern Turkey and Malta
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Nobody wants to go back to the drachma, escudo or lira.
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